Parenting Young Children

Taking care of a child in their first years of life is one of the most rewarding and challenging times in the life of a parent. As a parent, it is easy to feel overwhelmed or to get the impression that things are getting out of control when you have a young child.

However, with the right knowledge and the right tools, parenting young children can become the most pleasant experience.

You can create life lasting memories with your child simply by understanding your child's physical and psychological development and interacting with them accordingly. Of course, play is an important element in parenting young children and in teaching them various life lessons. But while taking care of your child, make sure you also take care of yourself.

At Playgroup NSW, we understand that parenting young children is an entirely new experience to many parents and carers. In this section you will find a collection of useful information, tips and tricks to help you bond with your child.

Going green and being eco-friendly isn’t something so difficult to achieve. There are daily habits that we can easily practise ourselves to encourage our children to adopt it. Even the busiest of families can make little changes which can create big impact on the environment. The best thing is your children will learn valuable lesson about saving our planet.

Here are a few tips on how you can teach your child eco-friendly habits.

It can be a big challenge to go plastic-free with kids, especially when it comes to buying gifts for them. Shevonne Hunt, Kinderling Conversation host has shared 10 brilliant ideas on plastic-free gifts for our little ones.

While we often feel most safe and comfortable at homes, statistics has shown that around 25 percent of childhood injuries and accidents happens in home environment. So how do you protect your little one without covering your furniture in bubble wrap, locking everything shut and sealing the front door closed for good?

Carolyn Ziegler, Child Safety Expert from Dreambaby says there are three main areas of risk in your home. They’re also three areas you spend all day going in and out of.

Children love playing with balls of all shapes and sizes. And with good reason: balls are great for group play, organised sports or just playing by yourself. They are also suitable for a variety of age groups (from babies to children and even adults).